Spike Lee's Inside Man

i had the chance to see Spike Lee's new film Inside Man the other weekend, and let me tell you, it was a damn good movie. This throwback to heist films of the 70's boasts a complex plot that will keep you guessing till the end. Clive Owen plays Dalton Russell, the mastermind of the robbery of a major New York City bank. He and his crew quickly take charge, taking hostages and preparing for the arrival of the police.

Detective Fraizer, played by Denzel Washington, is called in to negotiate with the robbers and keep everything in order on the streets. As the game unfolds, the owner of the bank, Mr Case (Christopher Plummer),calls in Madaline (Jodi Foster),a power broker, to retrieve something potentially damaging from his past that is hidden in the bank.

Back at the bank, it is slowly becoming obvious to Frazier that he may not be in control of this situation, and that the bank robbers are up to something more than a heist.

Spike Lee does a great job of capturing the fast pace of New York City with a lot of dynamic shots and handheld cameras, and the epic score pounds into you, working in sync with the film to keep you on your toes.

Inside Man is truly worth the money to see at the theater, so i would definately recommend checking this one out.

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